Sunday, 16 April 2006

I am amazed, in disbelief, running around like a child (yes Ewen even more excited than usual). I cannnot believe that I just ran a 19:26 5000m. I cannnot believe that I just ran a 19:26 5000m at my age. I cannnot believe that I just ran a 19:26 5000m at my age only seven days after the marathon. I cannnot believe that I just ran a 19:26 5000m at my age only seven days after the marathon, AND raced all the way outkicking another M55 to grab the bronze medal. It feels so good to actually race a 5000m instead of just running it! I did a Booth, finishing eight seconds ahead of 4th after (re-)passing him with 120 metres to go.

But wait there's more. Some great times by the others in the training group including Maria running a fantastic pb, around 20 seconds. And Katie too, a pb by around 7 seconds.

Now you know I would never advise anyone to run a marathon a week before a 5000m!Not even a 42km training run!And my rule of thumb I try and convince people of is to avoid races or fast training for four weeks after a marathon.Still, that would be after a flat out marathon, not a four hour one.I also used to say there was no such thing as an easy marathon, but I have changed my mind on that one.Nevertheless, most of my toe nails have come away in the last week. A new record!